What was found in ZIP 29842
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 6500 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5500 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 4600 µg/L 354% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 650 µg/L 4333% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 143 µg/L 238% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 88.9 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 76.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 73.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 71.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 23.7 pCi/L 158% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 8.8 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 7.3 pCi/L 146% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.34 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.8 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.5400 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1600 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4,5-TP | 0.1400 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0097 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0046 mg/L 31% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
| PFBS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 29842
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BREEZY HILL W/D (SC0220006) | SC | 21,197 |
| BEECH ISLAND W/D (SC0220004) | SC | 8,935 |
| VALLEY PSA (SC0220012) | SC | 7,752 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 29842 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 29842 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 29842. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 29842?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 29842. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 29842's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.